Colgate-Palmolive

Balance sheet and liquidity are strong. As of December 31, 2024 total debt was 7.95 billion dollars and cash was 1.10 billion dollars. On 2024 figures, operating profit was 4.27 billion dollars and D&A 605 million dollars, implying EBITDA around 4.87 billion dollars and net debt of roughly 6.85 billion dollars, for net leverage near 1.4x.

Interest paid was 302 million dollars, suggesting ample coverage from EBIT. Colgate’s recent 2030 notes carried Moody’s Aa3 and S&P A+ ratings with stable outlooks, supporting low funding costs and access to capital.

The company generated 4.11 billion dollars of operating cash flow in 2024 and continues to convert earnings to cash at a high rate.